LG Optimus F3 (VM720) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus F3 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/12/2014 9:43 PM, updated: 6/2/2025 4:03 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE X LG Optimus F3 (VM720) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2460
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB) Compare LG Optimus F3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus F3 (VM720)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages LG Optimus F3 (VM720)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2460 mAh64% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
4GB (1.29GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
140 grams (4.9 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)25% Lighter
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)14% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

28 Common items in both devices

1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core

1GB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

480x800 pixels

233 PPI

+21 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus F3 (VM720)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus F3 (VM720)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Other model names	Virgin Mobile LG Optimus F3 4G LTE, LG VM720	Galaxy S3 mini Value Edition GT-i8200L, GT-i8200Q, Golden VE
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	7/18/2013	3/9/2014
Depth	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 116.1 millimeters (2.44 x 4.57 in)	62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus F3 (VM720)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus F3 (VM720)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus F3 (VM720)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930	32bit: Marvell PXA986
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	Vivante GC1000
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus F3 (VM720)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (1.29GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus F3 (VM720)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 900/1900/2100 - GT-i8200L: 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 1900	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG Optimus F3 (VM720)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus F3 (VM720)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Optimus F3 (VM720)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus F3 (VM720)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus F3 (VM720)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus F3 (VM720)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2460 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	8 hours
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus F3 (VM720)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gray • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus F3 (VM720)	Galaxy S3 mini VE (GT-i8200 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.14W/kg (head), 1.24W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.636W/kg (head), 0.533W/kg (body)